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Appreciate the response but as I said, I already have e2 under control.

Ok ok, I'll be open minded here. Other than the possibility of injecting less T and e2 being under control, which mine already is, what are the other benefits?

I am already at 2x/wk. Unfortunately, I refuse to do any more despite how quick the process is. Before I know it, I'll be carrying around pre-filled syringes to keep injection timing down when I am out all day or away for a few days.

Thanks for the replies. I think I understand, sort of. However, my free T is through the roof and my shbg is low, 16. Does that sound about right and possibly the reason why I need much more T to achieve optimal levels? Is this what a hypersecreter is? (Correct terminology?)

Hey guys, I have noticed since being on this forum the different dosages people use depending on their base levels prior to TRT. For instance, my base prior was 330 and I need 160mg/wk split 2x to get my levels in the 900's. Then, I see people with base levels much much lower than mine were and...

Even the manufacture would tell you that's not true.

You should have said the link was dead. Here is the article https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/drug-expiration-dates-do-they-mean-anything

No worries. Just a FYI also. https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayi...-mean-anything

Years It stays good way past expiration.

Since these amps are really meant for single use, do they contain preservatives since you are turning it into multi-use?

I believe he said to START out on, which if I am not mistaken, is a crappy protocol as noted around here. Weren't we taught it wasn't a good idea to start out on an AI until your first set of labs after starting were complete to see if you even need it? I can confirm this as people on other...

I personally don't have bags under my eyes, but I do have bags (?) on my cheeks in the area between my upper cheek bone and my nose to the corner on my mouth. Sort of like a diagnol roll. Really puffy and noticeable. I will try a post a pic in a bit. Very weird and on both sides.

5 months in and I still get flushed in the face for the couple of days following injection and in turn, causes congestion. Most likely from increased blood in the turbinates and causing them to enlarge.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding something. If hcg in and of itself raises T, and hcg is part of your protocol, how is skipping it the day before your labs beneficial since you won't be getting your actual T reading? Doesn't this just skew your results since whatever your TT will be lower since you...

I wonder why when I posted a thread about this same thing, I was informed do not to stop HCG as it was part of my protocol and can skew results since the protocol is a whole... https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?11739-TRT-lab-followup-Stop-HCG-days-prior-to-testing

Just curious but why would you skip HCG the day before bloods if it's part of your protocol?

What was your e2 prior to starting .125mg? Mine is at 105 and am starting at .25mg. The first week it felt like that wasn't enough as I anxiety quickly came back before my next dose. I do know it takes time to come down and id rather do it slowly. Will stay on this dose and get bloods in 5 weeks.

I wasn't aware there was a "standard" AI dosage... I thought it was based on blood work. My E2 on 100mg/wk was 32, optimal. It would have tanked if I had taken an AI. Please don't toss this dangerous suggestion around.

Thanks for the responses guys. Please pardon my ignorance but I am still confused by the 779 TT count and then the 1121 TT LCMSMS count. Am I correct to think the LCMSMS is the sensitive? I don't know which one to go by. Aside from that, everything looks good to you guys? TT not to high? I...

After injecting once a week 100mg and my TT coming back at 460, shbg at 14, Freet T at 79 and DHT at 18, I we agreed on a more frequent injection to hopefully raise everything. Being my TT is really subpar, we increased the amount of T too. As far as why LC, MS/MS T labs were run, I believe the...

Hey Fellas, I just recieved my new labs after upping my dosage from 100mg 1x/wk to 80mg 2x/wk (160mg). My reason for my anxiety is apparent but I am confused by the two different TT readings that were given. One says 779 and the other out of range at 1121. Aside from that, my Free T and Bio T...

So not far off from where I was. Thanks for this info. Hopefully mine will level off like yours soon.

Well that's not too comforting. Do you remember what your levels were before initiating TRT?

12.5 ED but a lot of docs, including the one that had me try it first, had me at 25ED

I know that Coast. I wasn't thinking otherwise. On the other hand, since donating, I feel better. That also makes me question him though. It's it's not harmful, why do I feel better donating. I think I will let it go up high next time and see how I feel again.

I understand but he does make a valid point regarding people living at altitude not needing it. I actually just finished reading a couple of studies where they say the 2 are different. Leaves me wondering...

Yes, Clomid is definitely a good move. T is a last resort. You are a young man that should exhaust all other options..

Hey Fellas, I just got back from donating blood and for the first time since initiating therapy 3.5 months ago, my HCT was 50 and hemoglobin at 16.6. Naturally I was questioned as why I might think it was that high and I explained. They took my blood since the cutoff is 60. Before starting, my...

It will instantly lower by giving blood if you can find a place too accept you. No need to really wait.

Wow, I wasn't expecting you to get that in depth but glad you did! This is all very interesting and thanks for the explanation even though you didn't have to explain. It would seem like you would have had to go on at some point anyway, so why not start now. Thanks again and glad it worked out...

Please please please don't forget to post the results. I am eager to see the outcome to this as well!